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Möbius strip
Möbius strip Shape or figure that can be modelled by giving a strip of paper a half-twist, then joining the ends together. It is of great interest in topology, being a one-sided surface (a line can be drawn along the strip of paper that will cover both sides, returning to the starting-point to meet itself). It was invented by August Ferdinand Möbius (1790–1868).
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Möbius strip
Mö·bi·us strip
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a surface with one continuous side formed by joining the ends of a rectangular strip after twisting one end through 180°.
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"Möbius strip." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Möbius strip." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-mobiusstrip.html "Möbius strip." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-mobiusstrip.html |
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